Showing ordinances that apply to Fort Montgomery, NY
Fort Montgomery is an unincorporated community (population 1,627) in Orange County, New York. Because Fort Montgomery is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fire pit rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Orange County NY follows NY State Fire Code and 6 NYCRR Part 215. Recreational fires allowed in towns under 20,000 population with restrictions. Towns set local rules.
Under 6 NYCRR Part 215, residential open burning is allowed in towns with populations under 20,000 outside the statewide brush burn ban (March 15-May 15). Most Orange County towns qualify. Fire pits must be attended, on non-combustible surfaces, and kept a safe distance from structures. Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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